Moss Green Tiger Barb – 4 cm

Description

(Puntigrus tetrazona “Green”)

At a glance

• Size sold: about 4 cm (1.5 in), juvenile with clear emerald sheen

• Temperament: Active, social, mildly nippy if under-stocked

• Ideal group: 6 fish or more

• Minimum tank: 90 L / 24 gal, longer footprint preferred

• Water range: 23–27 °C | pH 6.5–7.5 | KH 3–8

• Diet: Quality micro-pellets, spirulina flakes, frozen brine or daphnia

Tank setup tips

1. Footprint first. A 60 cm (2 ft) tank gives room for full-speed schooling.

2. Cover and lanes. Use tall stems or driftwood at the back and open swimming space at the front.

3. Gentle flow. A hang-on-back or small canister turning the tank 5–6 times per hour keeps oxygen high without blasting juveniles.

4. Dim corners. Floating plants like Salvinia calm the barbs and pop the green iridescence.

Compatible neighbors

• Similar-paced fish: Zebra Danios, Cherry Barbs, Harlequin Rasboras

• Bottom dwellers: Panda Corydoras, Kuhli Loaches

• Skip long-fin species: Fancy Guppies, Bettas, Angelfish

Feeding routine

Offer two small meals daily. Rotate a high-protein micro-pellet with a spirulina-rich flake, then give frozen brine shrimp twice a week for color. Remove uneaten food after 90 seconds to keep water clear.

Our guarantee

All Moss Green Tiger Barbs are tank-raised, quarantined for 14 days, and shipped in insulated packs with pure oxygen. Live-arrival covered: send a photo within 2 hours if any fish fail to arrive alive for a prompt credit or reship.